# shooting star (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover shooting star. Page: Feed: --- ## [Groningen braces for rare solar eclipse](https://northerntimes.nl/groningen-braces-for-rare-solar-eclipse-as-eclipse-tourists-flock-to-the-province/) _2026-08-11 · GIC · The Northern Times_ Groningen is getting ready for a spectacular evening on Wednesday, August 12, when the province will witness the largest solar eclipse visible from the Netherlands since 1999. The eclipse will begin at 7:17 p.m., reaching its peak at 8:11 p.m. A similar event will not occur again until 2088. The rare phenomenon is already attracting \[…\] ## [More than 20,000 visitors at Grote Markt for Red Bull District Ride](https://northerntimes.nl/more-than-20000-visitors-at-grote-markt-for-red-bull-district-ride/) _2026-07-27 · GIC · The Northern Times_ More than 20,000 spectators flooded Groningen’s Grote Markt on Saturday to witness the spectacular tricks of the world’s best mountain bikers during the Red Bull District Ride. Both the event organizers and the municipality hailed the event as a major success. “It has put Groningen on the map, both nationally and internationally.” Even during what \[…\] ## [(untitled)](https://northerntimes.nl/64514-2/) _2026-07-27 · GIC · The Northern Times_ More than 20,000 spectators flooded Groningen’s Grote Markt on Saturday to witness the spectacular tricks of the world’s best mountain bikers during the Red Bull District Ride. Both the event organizers and the municipality hailed the event as a major success. “It has put Groningen on the map, both nationally and internationally.” Even during what \[…\] ## [Prague in Summer: How to Stay Cool and Heatwave Tips.](https://the-shooting-star.com/prague-in-summer/) _2026-07-24 · Shivya Nath · The Shooting Star_ I felt a ton of FOMO at first, because it was simply unbearable to be out and about in hot, humid 35+ degrees Celcius weather. The post Prague in Summer: How to Stay Cool and Heatwave Tips. appeared first on The Shooting Star . ## [Massive course for Red Bull District Ride takes shape on Grote Markt](https://northerntimes.nl/massive-course-for-red-bull-district-ride-takes-shape-on-grote-markt/) _2026-07-22 · GIC · The Northern Times_ Unique and spectacular. That’s how course designer Desmond Tessemaker describes the Red Bull District Ride course currently being built on Groningen’s Grote Markt. For days, around 120 people have been working on the track, which features three towering start ramps and eleven obstacles. “Groningen had been at the top of our wish list for years.” \[…\] ## [Unique Things to do in Prague for Conscious Travellers.](https://the-shooting-star.com/unique-things-to-do-in-prague/) _2026-07-11 · Shivya Nath · The Shooting Star_ Low carbon, community-centric, culturally-curious experiences to discover the city in a whole other way. The post Unique Things to do in Prague for Conscious Travellers. appeared first on The Shooting Star . ## [Missing Siberian diamond found after nearly 20 years](https://northerntimes.nl/missing-siberian-diamond-found-after-nearly-20-years/) _2026-07-08 · GIC · The Northern Times_ A Siberian diamond that disappeared from the University Museum Groningen nearly 20 years ago has been found. The rare gemstone turned up among a collection of fossils at the Hunebed Centre in Borger-Odoorn. On Friday, July 10, it will be officially returned to the University Museum Groningen. The gemstone is an uncut diamond from Siberia, \[…\] ## [De Nieuwe Markt in Groningen city centre: “a marketplace for local creatives”](https://northerntimes.nl/de-nieuwe-markt-in-groningen-city-centre-a-marketplace-for-local-creatives/) _2026-07-07 · GIC · The Northern Times_ Four months ago, a new shop opened its doors on Oude Kijk in ‘t Jatstraat: De Nieuwe Markt. Co-owner Marte Lier describes it as “a marketplace for all kinds of things, from second-hand clothing to artwork by local makers.” “With this shop, we want to bring even more creativity to the city.” The store is \[…\] ## [From sing-alongs to dance: new summer festival comes to Groningen City Centre](https://northerntimes.nl/from-sing-alongs-to-dance-new-summer-festival-comes-to-groningen-city-centre/) _2026-07-07 · GIC · The Northern Times_ Dutch sing-alongs, dance, disco, golden oldies and today’s biggest hits. This summer, the heart of Groningen’s nightlife district will transform into a giant open-air party on several occasions during the Groningen Summer Festival. On 23 July, 30 July, 20 August and 28 August, multiple stages and outdoor bars will pop up throughout Poelestraat, Peperstraat and \[…\] ## [Things I Didn’t Expect During the Rootless and Restless Book Tour in India.](https://the-shooting-star.com/rootless-and-restless-book-tour-india/) _2026-07-01 · Shivya Nath · The Shooting Star_ It was me, my notebook, my laptop, my paper scraps and my printed manuscript for so long. The post Things I Didn’t Expect During the Rootless and Restless Book Tour in India. appeared first on The Shooting Star . ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zi55iSJOdWki) _2026-07-01 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [Groningen opens new bus station on the south side of central station](https://northerntimes.nl/groningen-opens-new-bus-station-on-the-south-side-of-central-station/) _2026-06-30 · GIC · The Northern Times_ Groningen has a new bus station. Instead of being located on the north side of the Central Station, facing the city centre, it is now situated on the south side. Last Sunday, the first buses began operating from the new station. It has been designed with safety in mind: passengers no longer have to walk \[…\] ## [Study: Almost half of teenagers in Groningen and Drenthe encounter fake news every day](https://northerntimes.nl/study-almost-half-of-teenagers-in-groningen-and-drenthe-encounter-fake-news-every-day/) _2026-06-24 · GIC · The Northern Times_ Almost half of young people in the Dutch provinces of Groningen and Drenthe come across fake news on a daily basis. This is one of the key findings from a study conducted by Trendbureau Drenthe and Sociaal Planbureau Groningen among members of the Drenthe and Groningen Youth Panel. Despite this frequent exposure, many young people \[…\] ## [New memory test may help detect dementia earlier](https://northerntimes.nl/new-memory-test-may-help-detect-dementia-earlier/) _2026-06-23 · GIC · The Northern Times_ A spin-off from the University of Groningen, Precision Cognition Labs, has developed a memory test that measures how quickly people forget information. “The first seconds and minutes contain the most valuable information about the state of a person’s memory.” The test could help improve the early detection of dementia. The number of people living with \[…\] ## [Ditch the Tourist Trail for These Conscious Travel Experiences in Northern Spain.](https://the-shooting-star.com/unique-experiences-northern-spain/) _2026-05-30 · Shivya Nath · The Shooting Star_ Conscious travel here can preserve living culture, prevent migration to the cities and keep alive stories of love and kindness. The post Ditch the Tourist Trail for These Conscious Travel Experiences in Northern Spain. appeared first on The Shooting Star . ## [I Wrote my Second Book: Rootless and Restless!](https://the-shooting-star.com/my-second-book-rootless-and-restless/) _2026-04-23 · Shivya Nath · The Shooting Star_ I was pretty sure I would never embark on this long and lonely journey again. The post I Wrote my Second Book: Rootless and Restless! appeared first on The Shooting Star . ## [Meaningful Things to do in Kigali, Rwanda’s Capital City.](https://the-shooting-star.com/meaningful-things-to-do-in-kigali/) _2026-03-19 · Shivya Nath · The Shooting Star_ Explore the city with a female guide, experience car-free Sundays, seek the joy of 'umuganda', visit urban conservation initiatives and more! The post Meaningful Things to do in Kigali, Rwanda’s Capital City. appeared first on The Shooting Star . ## [Creative Gardening, Deep Work and Living in Berlin at 38.](https://the-shooting-star.com/creative-gardening-deep-work-and-living-in-berlin-at-38/) _2026-02-21 · Shivya Nath · The Shooting Star_ A year that has let me feel grounded and navigate my existentialism better. The post Creative Gardening, Deep Work and Living in Berlin at 38. appeared first on The Shooting Star . ## [Walking a 1000-year-old Pilgrim Trail Through the Italian Alps.](https://the-shooting-star.com/via-francigena-pilgrimage-route/) _2026-01-07 · Shivya Nath · The Shooting Star_ Slow travel in Italy without the rush of getting somewhere. The post Walking a 1000-year-old Pilgrim Trail Through the Italian Alps. appeared first on The Shooting Star . ## [Highlights and Lowlights of 2025.](https://the-shooting-star.com/highlights-and-lowlights-of-2025/) _2025-12-27 · Shivya Nath · The Shooting Star_ Time feels as fleeting as the waves. The post Highlights and Lowlights of 2025. appeared first on The Shooting Star . ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/N6jPrrLPPCwu) _2025-12-27 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [Community, Conservation and Connection: Highlights of 3 Months in East Africa.](https://the-shooting-star.com/3-months-east-africa/) _2025-10-19 · Shivya Nath · The Shooting Star_ Moments of awe, joy, fear, inspiration and connection. The post Community, Conservation and Connection: Highlights of 3 Months in East Africa. appeared first on The Shooting Star .